Facing the obstacles, pressures and violence of prison life, Evans was determined that his time behind bars would not be wasted. He chose education as his saving grace, despite the elimination of federal Pell grants for the incarcerated. Undeterred, Evans set out to secure funding on his own through scholarships, grants and foundation assistance. After six months of submitting applications, writing essays, begging, pleading and selling, Evans landed his first scholarship for one class. That was a beginning, and when Evans walked out the of prison, he carried with him two degrees, both obtained with a 4.0 GPA and placement on the Dean's and President's list.

Since his release, Evans has taken the corporate, association and education speaking platforms by storm. Audiences are stunned by his endurance, accomplishments and remarkable personal transformation. With straightforward, real-life examples, Evans shows how the keys to his success in prison are the keys to his success today, and how these lessons can be applied to escaping the "prisons within ourselves." He renews an appreciation for what is really important in all of our lives and motivates each and every person to overcome adversity, adapt to change and to realize their full potential.